Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Analysis of a scene: 'Pulp Fiction'

In this scene from 'Pulp Fiction' Butch saves Marcellus Wallace.


In this clip, all of the foreshadowing in previous scenes, from Jules asking the men that stole the briefcase whether they thought Marcellus was a bitch, and also saying that “Mr. Wallace doesn’t like to be fucked by nobody except Mrs. Wallace,” to Marcellus advising Butch not to let Pride interfere with him throwing the boxing match—these seemingly random statements that at the time seemed like banter have become a prophecy for Marcellus whose pride and body are violated by Zed, a  racist friend of the racist shop owner. As Marcellus is being raped in another room, Butch, who is next in line and still tied to a chair, miraculously loosens the ropes and leaves the dungeon. Marcellus was only moments ago attempting to kill Butch but as he is about to leave, Butch pulls a sword down off a shelf behind the store-counter and returns to the dungeon to free Marcellus.

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